OCT layered tomography of the cornea provides new insights on remodeling after photorefractive keratectomy.
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DOI: 10.1002/jbio.201700027
Abstract: OCT (optical coherence tomography) of corneal layers was generated to analyze the remodeling of the epithelium and stroma after photorefractive keratectomy (PRK). Myopic PRK was performed in 15 patients. One eye underwent manual scraping of… read more here.
Keywords: photorefractive keratectomy; layered tomography; oct layered; prk ... See more keywords
Refractive assessment by wavefront aberrometry compared to subjective refraction in PRK patients
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DOI: 10.1007/s00417-025-06868-9
Abstract: To compare wavefront aberrometry (WA) refraction with subjective refraction (SR) before and after transepithelial photorefractive keratectomy (tPRK) or combined phototherapeutic keratectomy (PTK)-PRK. In our monocentric retrospective study, we aimed to compare refraction measurements obtained using… read more here.
Keywords: refraction; agreement; prk patients; wavefront aberrometry ... See more keywords
Photorefractive keratectomy influences the angle of ocular deviation in strabismus patients with hyperopia
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DOI: 10.1007/s10792-018-0867-5
Abstract: PurposeTo evaluate refractive, binocular vision and ocular alignment outcomes of photorefractive keratectomy (PRK) for the treatment of hyperopia in esotropic patients.MethodsMedical charts of hyperopic patients with full or partial accommodative esotropia (FAE or PAE) or… read more here.
Keywords: deviation; photorefractive keratectomy; strabismus; keratectomy influences ... See more keywords
Ectasia After Corneal Refractive Surgery: A Systematic Review
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DOI: 10.1007/s40123-021-00383-w
Abstract: The incidence of ectasia following refractive surgery is unclear. This review sought to determine the worldwide rates of ectasia after photorefractive keratectomy (PRK), laser-assisted in situ keratomileusis (LASIK), and small incision lenticule extraction (SMILE) based… read more here.
Keywords: ectasia; refractive surgery; prk; review ... See more keywords
Precut Post-Laser In Situ Keratomileusis / Photorefractive Keratectomy Donor Corneas for Use in Endothelial Keratoplasty: Potential Impact of Postcut Morphology on Visual Outcomes.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ajo.2018.07.009
Abstract: PURPOSE To evaluate the accuracy, complication rates, cut quality, and degree of induced hyperopic shift of eye bank-prepared post-laser in situ keratomileusis (LASIK)/photorefractive keratectomy (PRK) donor corneas compared to those of non-post-LASIK/PRK donor corneas. METHODS The… read more here.
Keywords: lasik prk; donor; post lasik; prk ... See more keywords
Biology of keratorefractive surgery- PRK, PTK, LASIK, SMILE, inlays and other refractive procedures.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.exer.2020.108136
Abstract: The outcomes of refractive surgical procedures to improve uncorrected vision in patients-including photorefractive keratectomy (PRK), laser in-situ keratomileusis (LASIK), Small Incision Lenticule Extraction (SMILE) and corneal inlay procedures-is in large part determined by the corneal… read more here.
Keywords: wound healing; surgery; prk; biology ... See more keywords
Biological effects of mitomycin C on late corneal haze stromal fibrosis following PRK.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.exer.2020.108218
Abstract: This review details the current understanding of the mechanism of action and corneal effects of mitomycin C (MMC) for prophylactic prevention of stromal fibrosis after photorefractive keratectomy (PRK), and includes discussion of available information on… read more here.
Keywords: corneal; fibrosis; stromal fibrosis; prk ... See more keywords
Bioinspired Fluorescent Peptidyl Nanoparticles with Rainbow Colors.
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DOI: 10.1021/acsami.0c08259
Abstract: The growing enthusiasm to mimic the luminous properties of fluorescent proteins (FPs) has expanded to include the potential biomedical applications of FP analogues. We developed a series of non-fluorescent oligopeptides (Fc-(X)n; X = F, Y,… read more here.
Keywords: fluorescent peptidyl; peptidyl nanoparticles; prk; rainbow colors ... See more keywords
Evaluating Intraocular Pressure After Myopic Photorefractive Keratectomy: A Comparison of Different Tonometers
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DOI: 10.1097/ijg.0000000000002023
Abstract: Précis: All devices evaluated in this study showed a significant underestimation in intraocular pressure (IOP) measurement after myopic photorefractive keratectomy (PRK), Goldmann tonometer more than others. Corneal biomechanics indicated a different influence on the different… read more here.
Keywords: myopic; prk; intraocular pressure; cst ... See more keywords
Long-Term Results of Hyperopic Ablations Using Alcohol-Assisted PRK and Femtosecond Laser-Assisted LASIK: A Comparative Study.
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DOI: 10.1097/j.jcrs.0000000000001183
Abstract: PURPOSE To evaluate the long term visual and refractive outcomes of hyperopic excimer ablation using alcohol-assisted PRK and femtosecond laser-assisted LASIK. SETTING American University of Beirut Medical Center, Beirut, Lebanon. DESIGN Retrospective, matched comparative study.… read more here.
Keywords: femtosecond laser; alcohol assisted; assisted lasik; prk ... See more keywords
Refractive outcomes of high-magnitude astigmatism correction using femtosecond LASIK versus transepithelial PRK.
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DOI: 10.1177/1120672120978885
Abstract: PURPOSE To compare the outcomes of femtosecond laser assisted in situ keratomileusis (FS-LASIK) with transepithelial photorefractive keratectomy (T-PRK) for the correction of high-grade astigmatism. METHODS Medical records of patients with astigmatism of 2 diopters (D) or… read more here.
Keywords: correction; lasik; astigmatism correction; prk ... See more keywords